Postcode insights

OL11 2SZ

Newchurch Street

Castleton

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Detailed insights for OL11 2SZ

Overview

Postcode OL11 2SZ is located in a major urban area, within the Castleton ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Castleton & Trub area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castleton & Trub is £38,819 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Castleton & Trub has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,260 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Castleton & Trub has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Castleton & Trub is £38,819 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from OL11 2SZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Castleton & Trub near OL11 2SZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for OL11 2SZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Castleton (Manchester)

N/A

Walking directions to Castleton (Manchester)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
7,062.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.34(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.89(+5%)
Vehicle crime
15.74(+163%)
Burglary
13.85(+150%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.34(+26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
78.88%
Pakistani
26
8.58%
African
14
4.62%
Other White
11
3.63%
Irish
5
1.65%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
28%
No qualifications
64
25.6%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.6%
Apprenticeship
20
8%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
49.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
22.56%
Owns with a mortgage
26
19.55%
Other social rented
7
5.26%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.26%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Castleton

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£205
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £222K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Castleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£275,000£296
Semi-Detached35£205,000£238
Terraced55£150,000£188
Flats5£116,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,000£75,000£140,000£82,375
2017£177,500£55,000£126,750£94,500
2018£175,000£72,000£128,500£86,750
2019£226,250£65,000£142,000£86,500
2020£220,000£86,250£138,000£101,250
2021£238,500£83,000£157,775£119,000
2022£268,750£106,750£170,000£126,500
2023£309,995£95,000£194,750£125,500
2024£285,000£125,000£201,500£128,000
2025£275,000£109,000£205,000£145,000
2026£330,000£88,500£225,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£99£166£111
2017£168£125£148£118
2018£180£94£144£116
2019£186£129£155£112
2020£198£140£168£117
2021£207£132£182£143
2022£255£170£207£153
2023£280£184£237£160
2024£281£194£242£164
2025£287£162£238£176
2026£281£168£255£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castleton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 2SZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near OL11 2SZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jul 202558, Newchurch Street, Rochdale, OL11 2SZTerracedLeasehold£92,000
28 Feb 202533, Newchurch Street, Rochdale, OL11 2SZTerracedLeasehold£75,000
24 Mar 202632, St Martins Street, Rochdale, OL11 2TBTerracedLeasehold£133,000
11 Jul 202540, St Martins Street, Rochdale, OL11 2TBTerracedLeasehold£125,000
06 Jun 202542, St Martins Street, Rochdale, OL11 2TBTerracedLeasehold£135,000

Schools

In the OL11 2SZ postcode area, located within Castleton & Trub, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for OL11 2SZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCastleton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimarySt Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, RochdaleVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Edward's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL11 2SZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for OL11 2SZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodRochdale, OL11 2ARWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rochdale district (2025-26).

Band A£1,639
Band B£1,912
Band C£2,185
Band D£2,458
Band E£3,004
Band F£3,551
Band G£4,097
Band H£4,916

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for OL11 2SZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Jones

Castleton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Elsie Blundell

Heywood and Middleton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRochdaleE08000005
Parliamentary ConstituencyHeywood and Middleton NorthE14001286
WardCastletonE05014035
ParishRochdale, unparished areaE43000159
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Castleton & TrubE02001148
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rochdale 017CE01005478
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about OL11 2SZ

Is OL11 2SZ (Castleton & Trub) safe?

The area around OL11 2SZ records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near OL11 2SZ?

The median sale price around OL11 2SZ in Castleton & Trub is £170,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near OL11 2SZ?

There are 6 schools close to OL11 2SZ, including Castleton Primary School (Requires improvement), St Gabriel's Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale (Good) and St Edward's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to OL11 2SZ?

The closest station to OL11 2SZ is Castleton (Manchester), about 286 m away.

How deprived is the area around OL11 2SZ?

OL11 2SZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,260 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents OL11 2SZ (Castleton & Trub) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton North covering OL11 2SZ is Elsie Blundell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dave Jones (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.